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Alex Sniffen was our other intern over the summer, and while he technically worked for the Education Department, he could be found helping out in all kinds of places at the Village including the transport of very heavy and very valuable artifacts. Here is his letter about his internship experience:
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Suess
Oddly enough, my passion for learning and education is what brought me into the field of Museum Studies. In October of last year, I was in the final stages of really solidifying what I wanted to do with the next stage of my life. I knew that I wanted to go to graduate school, and I knew that somehow, if I could find a way to not abandon ..

It is very easy to be swept up in the history of Dallas and our historic buildings when thinking about Dallas Heritage Village. Many times you find yourself learning about the past, the stories of those who have come before us. Yet, there is a way for your history to be a part of our history. Graduations, reunions, weddings, and anniversaries are often historic and momentous events themselves and hosting such an event on our iconic grounds adds an element of the past to your festivities. In turn, your events add to the developing story and history of the Village.
This past Spring and Summer were filled with families starting new chapters of their lives together while leaving their mark on us. There is a rich and intertwining history of rentals at our museum and we would love f ..

As the school year ears, our summer intern Sarah is returning her final semester. She wanted to leave us with a few words of her internship experience. Here she is, pictured center, with Hendrix Alumni Elizabeth Qualia (Guest Services Representative) and Melissa Prycer (Executive Director and President).
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What do you want to do?
When I’m asked this question by a family member, professor, friend, or new acquaintance, I often struggle with how to answer. With the exception of my lofty 8 year old dreams of a career as a professional gymnast which were foiled by a growth spurt, I have never known what I wanted to be when I grew up. I know the subjects that interest me, and the skills I perform well. I have taken the personality te ..

Today is August 1st which also means it is the first day that Dallas Heritage Village is closed for the rest of the summer. This past summer was wonderful with new events such as The Front Porch Showdown, a battle of the bands- bluegrass style, along with annual events such as our Old Fashioned Fourth Celebration. We appreciate all of the visitors who came out to the village, both new and familiar faces. Your constant participation helps this museum operate and allows us to keep all of our wonderful buildings in working order.
One way that really helps the museum is all of your generous donations throughout the year and though we are closed for the month, there are still ways you can help the village. In this case, no extra money is even required. Instead you can help the Vill ..

A letter from Elizabeth, our Guest Services Representative, as she prepares to leave for graduate school in August.
July 25, 2014
Dear Dallas Heritage Village Visitors, Volunteers, and Staff,
You may know me. I work in the ticket office. I will be leaving soon (too soon) and before I go I asked if I could share some of my favorite things and favorite moments from working there this past year. There is a lot to recommend the Dallas Heritage Village to me and of course I’m biased, I work here.
When I started in the Ticket Office at the DHV, I was super excited because it was my first actual job in a museum. Finally, I would be paid for doing something that I love! Honestly, I didn’t really know too much about the Village. I’d heard about it, s ..

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of Museums. The Dallas County Heritage Society maintains Dallas Heritage Village which is supported, in part, by the
City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.